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MT 37.43

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Nov 5 3:59 PM EST

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To: WILLIAM C KLEMA who wrote (133)	11/8/1999 11:23:00 PM
From: Mr. Sunshine	Read Replies (2) of 233

The reason a 50% is repeatedly mentioned as a possible dividend cut is because MT could cut the dividend up to that much and still retain their status as a REIT. REITS must distribute as dividends a minimum of 95% of their net earnings (Not FFO!!!) to retain the tax benefits of being a REIT. I believe this was mentioned in the last quarterly report. They did not say that they would cut dividends by 50%, just that they could and still retain the REIT status. Great Investing to All, Steve

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